Sits about a 1/2 mile from the ocean on a small hill in the northeastern part of Oahu island.

Located

55-600 Nanlioa Loop, Lanie, HI 96762

Timeline

• Announced
  • 3 October 1915
• Groundbreaking
  • 8 February 1916
• Dedicated
  • 27 November 1919
• Rededicated
  • 13 June 1978
• Rededicated
  • 21 November 2010

Facts

• The first Temple built outside of the contiguous United States and number 5 overall
• Designed by
  • Hyrum Pope
  • Harold Burton
• Exterior Finish
  • Concrete from Native lava rock and coral
• Design
  • Solomon’s Temple no spire
• Visitors Center
  • Yes
• It sits on 11.4 acres

The 2 Rededications were due to the Temple undergoing remodeling and upgrades.

History

10 missionaries came to Hawaii and formed the Sandwich Islands Mission.

The church purchased a 6,000-acre sugarcane plantation for $14,000 in 1865. They did this so that the Latter-Day Saints would have a place to meet.

When the Temple was being built, they ran out of wood, and this was a scarce commodity. A Ship ran aground, and the temple builders volunteered to help the boat. They unloaded some of the wooden cargo. To show gratitude, the boat gave them the woo. It just happened to be just enough to finish the Temple.

Pictures

The visitors center

My Thoughts

This is a beautifully placed temple. It is right by BYU Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). This has a great ocean view, and the area is just awesome. If 100,000 people a year come to visit it, it must be a place worth visiting.  Yes, if you are ever in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, come and visit.

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